U.S. President Donald Trump announced yesterday that he will order federal agencies to “identify and publish” government files related to extraterrestrials, something some Americans...

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Aranwa Expands to Costa Rica With New Sarapiquí Hotel

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The Peruvian hotel chain Aranwa Hotels Resorts & Spas has launched its first property outside Peru in Costa Rica's Sarapiquí region, marking a key...

Costa Rica

Procomer Opens New Office in Silicon Valley to Draw Tech Investments

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Costa Rica's export promotion agency, Procomer, opened an investment promotion office in Silicon Valley on February 17. The move targets foreign direct investment from...

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Gains Relief as U.S. Court Invalidates Trump’s Tariffs

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The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant setback to President Donald Trump by ruling his use of an emergency law to impose broad tariffs...

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Costa Ricans Embrace Global Entry Program

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Costa Ricans show strong interest in the Global Entry program, which allows faster entry into the United States. Two months after its launch here,...

Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s President-Elect Pushes for Key Legislation Before Power Shift

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Laura Fernández, Costa Rica's president-elect and current Minister of the Presidency, met with congressional party leaders today to request their support in advancing seven...

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Volaris Pulls Plug on Four Costa Rica Flights Amid Tax Hike Pressures

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Volaris announced the indefinite suspension of four flight routes to and from Costa Rica, citing high ticket taxes as the primary reason. The decision...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Sees 11-Fold Jump in Forest Fires as Dry Winds Fuel Crisis

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Firefighters in Costa Rica report a stark increase in forest fires this year, with 33 incidents recorded. This number marks an elevenfold jump from...

Expat Living

Costa Rica’s Dollar Exchange Rate Hits 17-Year Low

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The dollar's exchange rate against the colon dropped further today in Costa Rica's foreign currency market, known as Monex. Data from the Central Bank...